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From KSL Sports, Deseret News and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
KSL Sports2 hours ago
UDOT closes Alpine Loop for winter as seasonal road closures begin, on KSL SportsThe Alpine Loop is closed for the winter, cutting off the mountain route between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon until weather conditions allow it to reopen.
Deseret News4 hours ago
BYU-Utah ticket prices reflect the stakes of this year’s annual showdown. Here’s what tickets cost, on Deseret NewsThe top-10 showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium is second only to Miami-Notre Dame in ticket prices this week
KUTV6 hours ago
Check Your Health- Osteoporosis May Increase Surgical Risks; Early Planning Can Help, on KUTVOsteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because it can weaken bones for years before symptoms appear. Many people do not know they have osteoporosis unt
KPCW7 hours ago
At least 11 voters disqualified before West Hills incorporation election, on KPCWFive voters are challenging the decision in court. And more could be disqualified before results are official.
ABC4 Utah8 hours ago
“You are not your addiction”: Recovery Road Foundation supports healing and recovery, on ABC4 UtahJoshua Newbold struggled with addiction for six years. Now his parents, Ashlee and Troy Newbold are providing emotional support for those with similar struggles through their new organization, Recovery Road Foundation.
The Salt Lake Tribune11 hours ago
Utah’s largest school district is splitting into three. A long-term tax deal with a data center won’t benefit them equally., on The Salt Lake TribuneAlpine School District’s two massive tax deals with Meta will only benefit a fraction of schools once the district splits into three next year.
The Salt Lake Tribune11 hours ago
Crime scene DNA didn’t match a former Utah death row inmate. He wants to find whose it is — but prosecutors are pushing back., on The Salt Lake TribuneAfter decades on Utah’s death row, Douglas Carter wants DNA testing to help clear his name. Prosecutors are pushing back, saying investigating the killing is the police’s job.
ABC4 Utah18 hours ago
Utah County opens warming center focused on community and long-term stability, on ABC4 UtahPROVO, Utah (ABC4) — Utah County opened a warming center for the winter season, offering a safe place for adults experiencing homelessness to go overnight. Utah County says that is saw significant progress in reducing homelessness during their most recent annual count. The county says that the number number of individuals declined by 45 individuals,
KSL Sports19 hours ago
Utah County steps in to keep warming center open, on KSL SportsUtah County is temporarily taking over administration of its warming center after Community Action Services and Food Bank announced a temporary closure.
Deseret News21 hours ago
Save the lake? Ben Abbott focused on sounding the alarm, on Deseret NewsThe BYU ecology professor is tireless in advocating for the rescue of the Great Salt Lake.
KSL Sports22 hours ago
Kalani Sitake emphasizes urgency as No. 7 BYU prepares for No. 3 Utah, on KSL SportsRivalry week is here. Kalani Sitake wants his team to be dialed in.
KSL SportsYesterday
Provo Community Church gathering funds for renovation, restoration, on KSL SportsThe Provo Community Church has been undergoing renovations for the past six years. Church leaders say they are still only about 10% of the way to their goal.
AF CitizenYesterday
Utah County ballot insert causes confusion, on AF CitizenStaff Writer | American Fork Citizen As ballots were received by mail throughout Utah County, confusion has arisen regarding an insert requesting voter identification. The Utah County Elections Office posted on social media and sent out an email notice on Friday, Oct. 23, regarding the confusing nature of the insert. “The identification instructions in the insert are intended for FIRST-TIME VOTERS who need to provide identification,” the statement reads. “If you have voted before, you do not need to submit additional identification simply because you received this insert. “Unfortunately,…
The Salt Lake TribuneYesterday
Should BYU’s first touchdown vs. Arizona State have counted? Big 12 says no in latest officiating gaffe., on The Salt Lake TribuneThe Big 12 acknowledged that replay officials incorrectly awarded BYU a touchdown against Arizona State, the conference's third officiating admission involving the Cougars this season.
The Salt Lake TribuneYesterday
Is God making a comeback with young adults? Survey shows a return to religion. Here’s what that looks like in Utah., on The Salt Lake TribuneThis Utahn left his Latter-day Saint faith, only to discover a new religious home created by Presbyterians. Other young people appear to be reembracing religion to some degree as well.
Deseret NewsYesterday
BYU, Utah take care of business, setting stage for huge rivalry showdown, on Deseret NewsThe Utes rolled past the Bearcats on the road, while the Cougars held on against the pesky Sun Devils
KSL SportsOct. 31
7-year-old critically injured after being struck on Spanish Fork Parkway, on KSL SportsA 7-year-old boy "wearing dark clothing and a mask" is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on North Spanish Fork Parkway on Saturday night, police say.
Also reported byGephardt DailyKMYUFOX 13 News Utah
ABC4 UtahOct. 31
Child left in critical condition after being hit by car in Spanish Fork, on ABC4 UtahSPANISH FORK, Utah (ABC4) — A 7-year-old child was left in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on North Spanish Fork Parkway. Spanish Fork Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a call at 7:13 p.m. on the report of an auto vs pedestrian accident. Spanish Fork Police are investigating the incident. Witnesses say
Deseret NewsOct. 31
What Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield said after losing to Utah, on Deseret NewsProbably not the way Satterfield wanted his Halloween to go as he shifts his focus to Houston
ABC4 UtahOct. 31
BYU survives scare against Arizona State, 27-20, on ABC4 UtahPROVO, Utah (AP) – Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 8 BYU to a 27-20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday. The Cougars (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) shut out the Sun Devils in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win. After Matthias Dunn put BYU ahead for
Also reported byKSL Sports
Deseret NewsOct. 31
Analysis: No. 8 BYU doesn’t look the part of a nationally ranked team in narrow win over mediocre Arizona State, on Deseret NewsCougars played to the level of their competition again, needed some key fourth-down conversions to pull out the Big 12 victory
FOX 13 News UtahOct. 31
Provo food bank announces temporary closure amid financial shortfall, on FOX 13 News UtahFOX 13 News first reported on the financial shortfall that Community Action Services and Food Bank (CASFB) faced on October 20, when the organization put out an urgent call for donations.
Deseret NewsOct. 31
3 takeaways from No. 8 BYU’s win over Arizona State, on Deseret NewsAlso reported byThe Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret NewsOct. 31
3 takeaways from Utah’s decisive victory on the road against Cincinnati, on Deseret NewsUtah avoids a letdown on the road, setting up a massive matchup with BYU
KSL SportsOct. 31
Preclinical research at BYU may lead to development of low-cost immunotherapy, on KSL SportsResearchers at BYU are investigating a new immunotechnology called MOTO-CAR, which can genetically engineer immune cells that penetrate solid tumors and attacks the tumor cells.
Daily HeraldOct. 31
Cougar Curve: Some dramatic highs and lows with grades for BYU’s performance versus ASU, on Daily HeraldBYU football beat reporter Brandon Gurney gives his grades for the Cougars’ position groups and coaches for Saturday’s 27-20 win over Arizona State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. QUARTERBACK: B- It was a mixed bag for Bear Bachmeier during Saturday’s win. The sophomore signal-called showed some very good arm strength in fitting balls […]
Daily HeraldOct. 31
Pleasant Grove advances in 5A playoffs with road win at Spanish Fork, on Daily HeraldGaining redemption was the underlying theme when No. 10 seed Pleasant Grove visited No. 7 seed Spanish Fork in a 5A first round game on a rainy Friday night. In the previous meeting, which took days to complete because of lightning delays, the Vikings fell short losing 28-24. But the rematch was quite a bit […]
KMYUOct. 31
BYU rallies past Arizona State after Sun Devils erase 14-point deficit, on KMYUBear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 8 BYU to a 27-20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday.The Cougars (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) shut out th
Gephardt DailyOct. 31
USU celebrates new live mascot Thistle with pumpkin portraits, new ice cream flavor, on Gephardt DailyLOGAN, Utah, Oct. 31, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah State University has celebrated its new bovine mascot, Thistle, with pumpkin portraits and a new Aggie ice cream flavor, Thistle’s Highland Swirl. “Thistle’s first Halloween,” the social media post says. Thistle — who is actually played by two animals, Thistle one and two — was announced
KUTVOct. 31
Orem routs Timpview 55-7, Springville beats Olympus 27-10 in playoff openers, on KUTVOrem High hosted Timpview in the first round of the playoffs. Timpview came out strong and kicked a field goal to take an early lead.The Tigers quickly respond
St. George NewsOct. 31
4A state volleyball recap: Desert Hills falls to Orem in semifinals, finishes 3rd overall, on St. George NewsFour Region 9 girls volleyball teams placed among the top eight spots at the Utah High School Activities Association’s 4A state tournament, which wrapped up on Friday.